Adopt the "citizen advance": 28-40s may take £12,500 advance & delay retirement

We call on the government to adopt the Social Market Foundation proposal allowing 28-to-40-year-olds to take a £12,500 advance in exchange for delaying retirement by one full year.

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Friday 10th July 2026
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The current cost-of-living and housing crises make it incredibly difficult for young adults to secure home deposits, clear high-interest debt, or invest in career training.A recent report by the Social Market Foundation think tank proposed a "Citizens' Advance." This policy would allow working adults aged 28–40 with at least 10 years of National Insurance contributions to access a tax-free lump sum of roughly £12,500 today. We urge the government to formally consider and debate this policy.


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